DSP News Release: Lewes Teen Sought for Extortion

Location: 

• 34000 block Carpenters Way Lewes, De

DATE of Occurrence:  

• July 16, 2011

Victim(s):

• 15 year old Lewes teenager (Female)

Suspect and Active Warrants:

• Ahmad Othman-18 Lewes, De
• Extortion (F)
• Terroristic Threatening (M)
• Theft Under $1,500 (M)

 Resume:

 Lewes-Delaware State Police are looking for information on the whereabouts of Ahmad Othman-18 of Lewes Delaware.  Othman is sought by Troopers for criminal acts reported to police on Monday July 18, 2011.

On Monday July 18^th Delaware State Police was contacted by the 15 year old victim, who advised she was initially introduced to Othman through an acquaintance.  The victim further told Troopers that one day Othman showed up to her place of employment and told her he was “Mob” affiliated and she needed to pay him money. 

Othman additionally would text the victim when he needed to be paid.  Othman would pick the victim up in his vehicle then take her to a nearby bank so that the victim could cash her paychecks.  Othman threatened to have the victim killed if she did not cooperate.   

Othman has appropriated over $1,200.00 United States Currency from the victim.  Delaware State Police obtained arrest warrants for Othman and are actively searching for him. 

To offer information regarding this investigation, please contact the Delaware State Police at 302-644-5020 ext 0.

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Citizens may also provide a tip by texting keyword “DSP” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES). 

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Tipsters may also call to provide information through lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333. Callers can also submit information via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com.